# CVE-2012-3579: Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2012-08-29 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via an SSH session.

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21136
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/ssh/symantec_smg_ssh.rb

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